In the foreground the Apostle John. He points to the heavenly throne with God and the four apocalyptic animals. Above the throne the seven torches symbolizing the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. The seven horned Lamb of God stands at the throne and opens the book with the seven seals. Around the throne the twenty-four elders, each with a golden crown and a harp (Op. 4: 2-8, Op. 5:6-14), Adoration of the Lamb of God Hic animal Qvadrvpes, seniores bis Dvodeni, Revelation of John (series title)., print maker: Gerard van Groeningen, Antwerp, 1563 - 1574, paper, etching, engraving, h 269 mm × w 249

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